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Whats the harm in giving out my DNA results?

I recently had my DNA analyzed by 23andme, and now a friend wants to write about my results as part of a story in a popular national magazine. Normally I'd be fine with this, but I have some concerns about future insurance effects, especially considering one of the results. What, if any, is the real danger in having my name being used with my real results? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 21, 2013 - 23 answers

 

Find the structure of nucleic acid from proportions of nucleotides

How can you tell the physical and chemical structure of a nucleic acid based on a sample's proportions of nucleotides? [more inside]
posted by johnofjack on Feb 9, 2013 - 20 answers

Low cost medical diagnostics? MRI/CT/Xray/DNA Sequencing?

I want to better understand my body. So, I want data - baseline data. Going to sign up for 23andMe, and I'd also like to get some imaging done. In particular, I'd like an MRI of my body (head and torso) and any other medical diagnostics I can buy. I'm interested in your suggestions for cheap medical imaging, and also for your suggestions on other ways to collect hard data about my body and its condition. [more inside]
posted by fake on Jan 19, 2013 - 36 answers

Help Me Clone My Cat

I want to clone my cat. [more inside]
posted by BitterOldPunk on Dec 2, 2012 - 20 answers

Of Fathers and Sons and DNA

My father's grandfather was adopted with very little paperwork or evidence trail as to his biological origins. Earlier this year, my father's uncle got his DNA tested. Unfortunately, the closest Y-DNA relative we've isolated from the tests is 13 generations back. But, I have a related question: All of the matches, through multiple services (having manually entered the data into other services) have a wide variety of non-repeating last names. Given that Y-DNA matches father-to-son, wouldn't there be at least some names repeating? [more inside]
posted by thanotopsis on Aug 30, 2012 - 25 answers

I breathe you in and keep you forever

There was an article/NPR story from a couple years ago that described findings that we incorporate ALL things we take in into our bodies. [more inside]
posted by ilikecookies on Jul 17, 2012 - 6 answers

Are all sperm the same?

One of my sperm contains 37.5MB of DNA information in it. Does every single one of my sperm have the very same identical 37.5MB of information? [more inside]
posted by shipbreaker on Jul 6, 2012 - 18 answers

Sloppy MicroChips: Can a fair comparison be made between biological and silicon entropy?

Was reading about microchips that are designed to allow a few mistakes (known as 'Sloppy Chips'), and pondering equivalent kinds of 'coding' errors and entropy in biological systems. Can a fair comparison be made between the two? [more inside]
posted by 0bvious on Jun 5, 2012 - 4 answers

How complete are DNA tests at determining ethnic / racial background?

How complete are DNA tests at determining ethnic / racial background? [more inside]
posted by mortaddams on Mar 4, 2012 - 10 answers

Can DNA tests tell how many chickens find their way into one McNugget?

Could DNA testing theoretically be employed to determine how many distinct chickens found their way into one Chicken McNugget? [more inside]
posted by duffell on Mar 1, 2012 - 15 answers

Help me learn the ABCs of A,C,T and G!

Looking for an awesome primer on genetics! It should start somewhere around the highschool level, and continue through to some college-level material. Bonus points if it touches on some recent developments and research. Oh! And readability is key. [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Jan 13, 2012 - 5 answers

Which genes should I get sequenced?

Which of my genes should I have sequenced, mostly for an art project? [more inside]
posted by metaBugs on Dec 16, 2011 - 6 answers

Do milk, honey, and other similar animal products contain significant amounts of DNA?

Okay - I admit I didn't pay as much attention in biology class as I should have. Can someone tell me whether or not animal products such as milk and honey contain significant amounts of DNA? I have a friend who thinks people who talk about eating food that's "free of chemicals" are hysterical, because of course all food is made up of chemicals. But she takes it a step farther and asks if they've tried DNA-free food as well, which brings me to my point. I suggested things like milk and honey, which are secreted by animals, might by considered DNA-free. Her reaction was shock and dismay that I was ignorant of the (to her) common knowledge that those things do, in fact, contain DNA. I mean, I'll buy that maybe they contain some stray particles of DNA - like (I believe) our saliva does, but are they, or are they not, made of DNA?
posted by Death by Ugabooga on Nov 8, 2011 - 30 answers

How do I deal with a DNA bombshell?

Some heavy shit went down this week and I've become the unwilling party to a new family secret. I want to tell one or two trusted family members because it affects them to a lesser degree. Can people with calmer heads and more perspective help me sort through this and figure out the best line to take? (Caution: longwinded) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 25, 2011 - 58 answers

Can I be DNA identified from my scab?

DNA question plus *Gross-out alert* If you don't like real live scabs from injuries, read no further. It won't get any better. I'm guessing that I've thinned the clicking herd... [more inside]
posted by Rafaelloello on May 7, 2011 - 6 answers

I am large, I contain multitudes

How common is human chimerism of the sort described in this Boing Boing post? What implications does the existence of chimerism have for DNA testing, especially with respect to the criminal justice system? Does it pose a practical limit on the usefulness of DNA evidence, or just a theoretical one? Has chimerism come up in any cases, or been considered as a problem in legal scholarship?
posted by gerryblog on Mar 23, 2011 - 15 answers

Adam and Eve

Please point me to scientific resources/articles either in support of or refuting the "biblical" claim that all humans are descendants of a single pair of male and female (i.e. Adam and Eve) [more inside]
posted by oracle bone on Mar 10, 2011 - 16 answers

Precise genetic geneology

While there was this discussion a year ago, I am really interested in tracking down something about family history [more inside]
posted by Megami on Sep 15, 2010 - 2 answers

It's ALIVE! and it thinks (coding DNA and Neural Nets for fun)

Amateur coder looking to make a "toy" Neural Net and also genetic/phenotypic DNA evolution/breeding system for a "virtual pet" game. Any tools that can make this approachable for me, preferably in Python? [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Aug 20, 2010 - 7 answers

Is this my grand daughter? Avuncular DNA

How dependable are avuncular DNA test for determining paternity. [more inside]
posted by TurdBlossom on Jul 19, 2010 - 6 answers

How to best establish prenatal paternity?

I am embroiled in a paternity conundrum. Several questions enclosed. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 20, 2010 - 11 answers

Help me genetically modify a feotus

Research for a sci-fi story: Is it theoretically possible to genetically modify a feotus in vitro to such an extent that the feotus effectively becomes a clone of the father? [more inside]
posted by leibniz on Apr 5, 2010 - 28 answers

Privacy implications of 23andme

What are the privacy implications of ordering the 23andme DNA test? [more inside]
posted by wireless on Oct 17, 2009 - 2 answers

Me and My Clone

If you (a human) were cloned, would your clone look exactly like you? [more inside]
posted by orrnyereg on Oct 13, 2009 - 26 answers

DNA, presented infographically.

I'm designing a series of DNA infographics and would like to know what sorts of information would be the most ... well, informative. [more inside]
posted by clearly on Apr 22, 2009 - 9 answers

Shared human/lettuce DNA

"The DNA of humans and chimps is 98.4% identical." I've read that several places. I've also read "The DNA of all living things is 90% identical" and "The DNA of humans and lettuce is 16% identical." How could I find out which of those last two statements is correct? Or is the problem that I don't understand which part of the DNA is being referred to? (Frankly, I'm not that clear on DNA in the first place - I'd just like the right number.)
posted by kestralwing on Dec 31, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me, in the naaaaame of love!

Help me find a video/article about a race experiment. [more inside]
posted by GrooveStix on Jul 6, 2008 - 2 answers

Who the heck's my pop?

How can I determine, with access to limited biological data, if my father is not who I thought he was? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 - 10 answers

Matthew Barney's sculpture and molecular biology

Has there been any critical recognition of the similarity of the sculptures of Jachin and Boaz from Matthew Barney's Cremaster 3 to important helical structures (the DNA helix and the alpha helix) from molecular biology? [more inside]
posted by mr_roboto on Apr 19, 2008 - 6 answers

As of 2008, what can science tell me about my genetics thru DNA testing.

Wondering if anyone here has had a Genealogical DNA test for purposes of learning more about your distant (ie. not recent/paternity) ancestors. I have questions about the differences (price, service, thoroughness) of the various companies offering this service, the type of data that different tests can produce, and ways this data can be (constructively) interpreted. [more inside]
posted by cadastral on Apr 16, 2008 - 18 answers

How can I get a digital copy of my own DNA?

How can I get a digital copy of my own DNA? How much will it cost? Is the cost likely to become reasonable any time soon? [more inside]
posted by hoverboards don't work on water on Mar 24, 2008 - 19 answers

BiologyFilter: Can I pack chromatin in a test tube?

I've finally decided to learn about how DNA (by reading Molecular Biology Made Fun And Simple), and I have a question about chromatin. The pictures you see of chromosomes are all taken when chromosomes have packed themselves into a visible structure to allow them to move around during Metaphase. If I have stranded, intact chromosomes in a test tube, can I force them to pack themselves into the Metaphase configuration? If so, how?
posted by hammurderer on Feb 6, 2008 - 6 answers

Is commercial DNA testing worth the price?

Are commercial genetic DNA testing companies worth the price tag? [more inside]
posted by Schuby on Feb 5, 2008 - 6 answers

Dad, may I have your DNA?

Would it be worthwhile to preserve a sample of my parents' DNA, with their permission, in case I ever need it for genetic testing of myself or my family? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 26, 2008 - 9 answers

Is there such a thing as an 'invisible' virus?

Is there such a thing as an 'invisible' virus - have biologists stumbled across any 'diseases' that have no noticeable symptoms?
posted by unmake on Dec 14, 2007 - 20 answers

Derive time of conception or birth from DNA analysis?

Are there any studies, past or present, devoted to the idea of deriving precise time of either conception or birth from DNA analysis? For conception, I can imagine a science fiction author describing a rhythmic pattern or pulse emitted by something in the DNA whose beats are somehow recorded somewhere, like the veritable second hand of a clock. For birth time I'm a little fuzzier on the possibilities, but one idea that occurred to me was the studying the effects of direct light (sun or artificial) on a baby's chromosomes when exposed for the first time (not counting any rays that might penetrate the womb through the mother). There is also the telomere clock to consider, about which I know very little.
posted by christopherious on Dec 12, 2007 - 16 answers

Ideas for a gag gift for important genetics fellow?

Gag gift for the head of a major genetics department, any ideas? [more inside]
posted by greatgefilte on Nov 27, 2007 - 21 answers

Need Resources on Mind Energy Changing DNA

I need solid scientific evidence that thought can change matter - how consciousness effects DNA structure, patterns and ultimately reality. Charts, studies, videos, all is welcome as a way of viewing and understanding how the mind's energy works in relation to physical matter. Thank you so much.
posted by watercarrier on Nov 7, 2007 - 51 answers

Who's your daddy?

After 68 years, my mom still doesn't know who her real dad was. Is it possible to find out? [more inside]
posted by konolia on Jul 25, 2007 - 12 answers

What is the mass of my DNA?

What is the total mass of the DNA in my body? [more inside]
posted by aliasless on Jul 14, 2007 - 16 answers

Can I find out my dog's breed(s)?

I heard that you can send a sample of your dog's DNA out to be tested to determine breed. I have a pound mutt who I would love to know the mix before she passes. Anyone know if such a service exists?
posted by archimago on Jun 16, 2007 - 12 answers

How do you analyze old DNA?

How does DNA testing on old samples work? [more inside]
posted by footnote on Feb 5, 2007 - 16 answers

Twin daughters of a sperm donor have SO MANY QUESTIONS

I'm a twenty-six-year-old fraternal twin, writing on behalf of both of us. Our mother has just revealed to us that the man we know as Dad is not our biological father. And the only person who knew the identity of our biological father...is dead. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 19, 2006 - 36 answers

Can DNA effectively be extracted from sweat?

Can DNA effectively be extracted from sweat? [more inside]
posted by UbuRoivas on Oct 6, 2006 - 13 answers

Take a picture, if you can.

Does an actual photos of small things like atoms, molecules or DNA? [more inside]
posted by anonpeon on Jul 24, 2006 - 15 answers

If they can find out my DNA line why couldnt OJ pay to find real killer?

Has anyone ever done the National Geographic Genographic Project ?? [more inside]
posted by beccaj on Jul 11, 2006 - 11 answers

I've lost my introns, can you help me find them?

Calling all biologists - I've amplified a 700 bp region of cDNA for the gene PGI and now am trying to amplify this region using genomic DNA. Way more detail inside... [more inside]
posted by a22lamia on Apr 5, 2006 - 25 answers

dna art on the cheap

My GoogleFu has failed me. Does anyone know of a place I could send a swab of DNA from my cheek and get a photo of it back (after they do the Chomatography thing). Because I love these but I'm too cheap and figure given the source image I could do the rest myself.
posted by zeoslap on Feb 14, 2006 - 23 answers

Why is phosphorus so biologically important?

To the biochemists: what's so special about phosphorus? [more inside]
posted by feathermeat on Jan 22, 2006 - 10 answers

name that wireframe evolution Amiga game from 1990ish!

Name that 3D wire-frame evolving-creature-in-a-hostile-environment Amiga game from 15ish years ago. [more inside]
posted by cortex on Aug 16, 2005 - 10 answers

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